Director, Engineering  We’re looking for a full-time, staff Director of Engineering to join our Day & Zimmermann team.


Salary Range: $165,000- $245,000 per year


Accountable for all engineering functions within Maintenance & Construction. Responsible for providing technical resources as necessary to support the Business Development and Operational/Project needs for the planning, management and execution of projects within engineering. Broad base of project execution knowledge and experience for EP and EPC projects.

As the Director of Engineering, here’s the work you’ll do: • Direct and manage the office workload for engineering. Ensure sufficient EPC competencies and capabilities to respond to current and expanding markets and workload. Manage non-billable time and costs within the annual budget

• Responsible for all engineering activity (cost, schedule, quality, utilization, recruiting etc.) in assigned office and/or site. Ensure appropriate staffing is available for all projects within the office and/or site

• Assist business development in proposal preparation and market sectors in strategic planning. Maintain skills, certifications and PE license matrix for engineering

• Drive innovation across engineering in execution and technology. Actively develop, recruit and maintain subject matter experts in current and expanding markets

• Provide discipline, direction and focus in support of business needs. Drive the definition and use of established standard procedures within disciplines measuring progress and rewarding success

This role is for you if you have these skills: • Broad base of knowledge in engineering and design across all disciplines

• Broad base of project execution knowledge and experience for EP only and EPC projects

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

And if you have these qualifications: • Bachelor or Masters Degree in Engineering

• 15+ years of experience

• Registered PE or 20+ years of experience

 

 

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $163,680 - $245,520. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

• Provide comprehensive supervision and performance management of team members, including conducting regular appraisals, administering salary reviews, and recognizing achievements to drive engagement and retention. Develop and implement strategic talent development initiatives to cultivate skills, prepare employees for future roles, and build a strong leadership pipeline. Oversee the design and delivery of robust department training programs, ensuring team members remain aligned with industry advancements and organizational objectives. Foster an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement

This role is for you if you have these skills: • Demonstrated expertise in effective project execution and adherence to established project procedures, ensuring successful delivery of objectives. Proven ability to supervise and lead engineering teams, managing resources efficiently to achieve project milestones and deliverables. Possess exceptional organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously, coupled with strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive project success

• Comprehensive understanding of chemical and process engineering principles, including reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mass transfer. Apply this expertise to guide the design, optimization, and integration of process systems with mechanical components, ensuring efficient, reliable, and high-performing operations that align with project and organizational goals

• Proven ability to develop and enhance workflows for process and mechanical engineering, emphasizing the integration of process optimization, mechanical reliability, safety, sustainability, and adherence to environmental and industry standards. Drive continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, encompassing rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and turbines, as well as static equipment like vessels, heat exchangers, and piping. Demonstrated expertise in the selection, design, installation, and development of maintenance strategies to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of these critical systems

• Proven proficiency in utilizing industry-standard software tools, including Aspen HYSYS for process simulation, CAESAR II for piping stress analysis, PV Elite for equipment design, and Primavera P6 for project management. This expertise is critical for ensuring accurate analysis, effective design, and efficient project execution in this role

And if you have these qualifications: • BSCE or BSME required from a ABET accredited college/university

• 15+ years of Process/Chemical or Mechanical detailed engineering design experience, preferably in a design or consulting firm

• 6-10+ years experience in E&C projects directly related to the Chemical Process or Power industry including but not limited to Chemical, Petrochemical, Chemical Intermediates, or Fibers Industries, etc.) is preferred

• 3-5+ years work experience in EPC and/or light industrial projects is desirable

• PE License, with ability to obtain PE registration in other states via exam or comity?????

 

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $136,400 - $204,600. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

 

 



Estimated Min Rate: $165,000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $245,000.00

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations.  Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.  All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.